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Set Up15 x 15 yards square area. Three players - A, B, and C – all with a ball starting at a corner cone.

ActionPlayers take turns moving toward each other and performing ‘The Step Over’ move. They then accelerate to the nearest point of one of the lines to either side of the teammate and await their next turn.

VAriAtionYou can make this drill limited or full-pressure by adding a player in the middle of the square who challenges for the ball.

Set Up15 x 15 yards square area. Four groups of up to five players on each corner of the square. First player in each group starts with the ball.

Action for Singleor DoUble cUtFirst players in each group pushes the ball out and makes the Single or Double Cut (where you twist your foot round the ball and use the inside or outside of your foot to push the ball back towards you). They then pass the ball to the next player in the group and sprint to the back of the group to await their next turn.

Action for twiSt offPlayers with the ball do toe taps [tappingthe ball from foot to foot with the inside ofeach foot, while on the spot). On the coach’s signal, one player goes towards the coach, makes the Twist Off move and passes to the next group. They then join that group and await their next turn.

VAriAtionThe coach can act as a limited pressure defender by stepping in to challenge one of the players coming towards them.

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the coerver Skill Drills

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Drill one

Drill two

prActice time 8-10 minutes

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tip for coAcheSTell players to look before and after theymake their move so they can see whichside to accelerate to.

tip for coAcheS:To do the ‘Cut moves’ correctly, remind players to have the ball well in front of them and to reach with their leg to save ground and cut with the minimum number of touches whether cutting with the inside or outside of their foot.

the coerVer moVeSThe six manoeuvres you will be performing during the Coerver skill drills

the Step oVer Step 1 Approach the ball as if you’re going to pass or strike it.

Step 2 Step around the ball instead, so your foot lands on the other side of it.

Step 3 Step the opposite foot alongside the step-over foot then, with the outside of the stepover foot, push the ball in the opposite direction.

Step 4 Accelerate past your opponent.


oUtSiDe foot twiSt off Step 1 Fake a kick ...

Step 2 … but instead, control the ball with the outside of the kicking foot.

Step 3 Pivot on the step-around foot and turn at the same time.

Step 4 With the outside of your pivot foot, push the ball to the side of your opponent.

Step 5 Accelerate past your opponent.

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Set upFour grids, each about 20 x 30 yards. Four players in each grid area. Two players with the ball are attackers; the other two are limited pressure opponents.

ActionPlayers dribble in the grid area. Players without ball jog around area. On the coach’s signal, players with the ball pass to players without a ball and then act as limited pressure opponents. The receiving players make a ‘move’ (see any of the moves listed throughout these drills) and the sequence is repeated.

Set upPlayers in groups of three or four facing eachother about 20 yards apart.

ActionFirst player of each group starts with ball and goes into the middle, makes a move, passes to the opposite player and then sprints back to that group and awaits his next turn.

VAriAtionS1) Do 2 single moves, then pass2) Do 3 single moves, then pass3) Do 4 single moves, then pass. Increase the distance between groups to 30 yards.



Drill three Drill FourprActice time 8-10 minutes


tip For coAcheSTell players to keep their heads up so they can judge the space they need to attack.

tip For coAcheSTell players to slow down before making the move, especially if they’re beginners. When players fake right and go left, they should pass the ball with their left foot and vice-versa.


the DrAg puShStep 1 As you face your opponent, drag the ball across your body with the inside of your foot.

Step 2 Then suddenly switch and use the outside of the same foot.

Step 3 Push the ball to the outside of your opponent, and accelerate down the wing.


the DrAg SciSSorS Step 1 Drag the ball across your body with the inside of your foot.

Step 2 As the ball’s rolling….

Step 3 ... step around it with the same foot …

Step 4 ... then take the ball with the outside of the other foot …

Step 5 … past your opponentand accelerate.


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Set up Area 25 x 20 yards. Groups of four or five players, each with a ball.

ActionThe A players go down one lane and to the back of group B. The B players do the same down their lane and go to the back of group A. Players make any of ‘the moves’ in the middle of the lane.

VAriAtionSPlayers can do two different moves at each cone.

Set upMark off area 40 x 60 yards. Up to 12 players, each with a ball. Eight, three-yard-wide goals marked out with cones.

ActionOn the coach’s signal, players have to go through any of the eight mini goals. As they go through the goal, they must make the move specified by the coach. Players then proceed to a different goal to make the move and “score” again. Allow 45 seconds to see how many “goals” players can score.

VAriAtionSDo without the ball as a fitness exercise.



Drill fiVe Drill SixprActice time 10-12 minutes


tip for coAcheSRemind players to “sneak” a look occasionally when running with the ball. Players should slow down before making any of the moves but come out of the move quickly.

tip for coAcheSPlayers must look up and know what is going on around them, otherwise they will find themselves trying to go through the same goal and collide with their teammates.


the Shimmy Step 1 Lift your heel and turn your knee inward as if to kick the ball … but stop just before you touch it.

Step 2 Turn …

Step 3 … and spin past your opponent using your opposite foot.


the DrAg SciSSorS Step 1 Drag the ball across your body with the inside of your foot.

Step 2 As the ball’s rolling….

Step 3 ... step around it with the same foot …

Step 4 … then take the ball with the outside of the other foot …

Step 5 … past your opponentand accelerate.


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Set UpPlayers in pairs – give each pair one ball.

ActionPlayers jog in circle. On the coach’s signal, players make move against partner who applies limited pressure. Player then passes the ball to his partner. Players jog again until coach’s signal, and then repeat the action.

Set Up Players in pairs. Player A has ball. Player B is a limited pressure opponent (no tackling).

ActionOne pair at a time, players race to either end line and back to the to start line. Player B, however, cannot start until A has touched the ball. A & B change roles after each contest. First player back is the winner.




tip for coAcheSLimited pressure defender should give the player with the ball at least one yard of space.

tip for coAcheSThe player with the ball should use fakes to unbalance his opponent before he touches the ball. Remind players they are accelerating from a standing position, so the first few yards need to be as quick as possible.

Drill Seven Drill eight


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